Wcycc Emancipation Celebration 5K Run/Walk
About this race
The 2026 W. C. Young Community Center Emancipation Celebration 5K Run/Walk Race is in commemoration of the 163rd anniversary of when the news of the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation reached the enslaved people in Kentucky and Tennessee, on August 8, 1863. This celebratory race is part of a week of events centered on reflection, freedom, family, fellowship, education, health & wellness, justice, equality, and fortitude. The scenic route begins and ends at the Robert Coleman Park, at 1100 Walter Jetton Blvd, in the heart of the Southside of Paducah, KY. Join us for an invigorating day of fitness and fun!
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Running
5K Run/Walk
While the event registration is free, donations greatly appreciated and commemorative T-shirts are available for purchase.
Virtual 5K Run/Walk
While the event registration is free, donations greatly appreciated and commemorative T-shirts are available for purchase.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Paducah.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 10 Paducah events
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